The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Culvert is a tunnel structure constructed under roadways or railways to provide cross drainage or to take electrical or other cables from one side to.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 28, 2016

On July 13, 2016, the Vancouver City Council approved a Zero Emissions Building Plan that is among the most aggressive by any government with the stated purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. While much of the media attention has described that Vancouver is the first major city in North America to establish specific actions to achieve zero emissions in all new construction by 2030, what may be most significant is what is being implemented now.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 31, 2016

6 key steps for meeting new OSHA silica standards. FDRsafety named one of Top 5 safety consultants. We’re now offering specialized on-line training. Join Our Mailing List. 6 key steps for meeting new OSHA silica standards. By Craig Beck. Many employers may not yet fully appreciate the impact of the new OSHA silica standards, but it is important they do because most will have to make significant changes to their operations to comply.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2016

Apparently some schools districts were in an “uproar” about a JOC presentation – “Do the Procurement Numbers Help your. Super Powers? By Rebekah Morris, AZBEX at the ASBO Summer Conference 2016. It would appear that there is some very useful information, your thoughts? The post Job Order Contracting – K12: The Center for Job Order Contracting -SW Chapter & ASBO 2016 appeared first on 4BT.

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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

A concrete pedestal is a compression element provided to carry the loads from supported elements like columns, statues etc. to footing below the.

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Concrete Construction Structural Engineering Foundation 235

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Setting the air conditioning too high in an office is not only irresponsible from an energy use standpoint, it also degrades employee productivity. There is strong data to back that premise. The director of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory at Cornell University pointed to a study that found offices with temperatures in the low 70s reduced the output of employees and led to increased mistakes.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 30, 2016

The construction industry innovator will invest nearly $19 million in a new East Coast operations center in Alamance County, NC. Read Prescient Bringing 205 Jobs To North Carolina on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 28, 2016

The plane table surveying is the fast method of surveying. In this type of surveying plotting of the plan and field observations can be done.

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Plans 184

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 30, 2016

Ritchie Bros., the world's largest industrial auctioneer and a leading equipment distributor, and Caterpillar announced that they have entered into a strategic alliance agreement. . The strategic alliance is expected to deliver significant benefits to both companies, Caterpillar's independent dealers and their respective customers, continuing an accelerated delivery of Caterpillar's Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity offerings to improve customer fleet utilization.

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Entrepreneur Elon Musk has tried his hand at space travel, producing electric cars, and churning out home and commercial battery packs. His auto-making company, Tesla, this month paid $2.6 billion in cash to purchase Solar City, the struggling photovoltaic panel supplier that’s run by Musk’s cousin Lyndon Rive.

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Green Industry Professionals

AUGUST 29, 2016

Electric mower and handheld equipment maker joins Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Surge tank is a water storage device used as pressure neutralizer in hydropower water conveyance system to resists excess pressure rise and drop.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 30, 2016

Peterbilt Motors Company is introducing the Cummins Westport ISL-G Near Zero NOx emissions natural gas engine for Models 567, 520 and 320. The ISL-G Near Zero engine emissions are 90 percent lower than the current EPA NOx limit through the introduction of a unique three way catalyst in the after-treatment, advanced engine calibration and a closed crankcase ventilation system (CCV).

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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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BD+C

AUGUST 29, 2016

Vancouver, B.C., recently adopted a new policy requiring zero greenhouse gas emissions on new buildings by 2030. All new buildings will have to be heated, cooled, and powered without any net emissions. Starting now, all new city-owned and Vancouver Affordable Housing Agency projects must meet the high standard. .

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Housing 74

Business Facilities

AUGUST 31, 2016

When people look up in Florida, they see more than just the sun shining. They see a bright future with a limitless horizon. Read Florida: To Space and Beyond on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 29, 2016

What is Canal Falls? Canal falls are solid masonry structure which is constructed on the canal if the natural ground slope is steeper than the.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Christopher Hart, chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, was interviewed by Andrew Rosenblum for the MIT Technology Review to find out Hart's opinions on safety and self-driving cars in the country's near future. Hart discusses the challenges of not-so-complete automation with still significant human engagement, and if automated driving systems can make ethical choices.

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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

As the U.S. Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in New York moves into its second week, the massive retractable roof over the 23,711-seat Arthur Ashe stadium has been drawing oohs and aahs from players and fans alike.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

The First Question You May Ask Yourself Is. Why Doesn’t My Tax Accountant Help Me With Job Costing ? They are Tax Accountants, not Construction Accountants and may not know the answers. You may think they are just keeping it a secret. Sometimes you may think they don’t know what they are doing, and maybe I need to get a new tax accountant. My Advice is Stop, take a deep breath.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 28, 2016

I want to construct boundary wall around my residence 80′ long wall with 7′ height. Is rcc plinth required or only concrete (Cito) in 1:6.

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Construction Concrete 100

Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Enbridge Inc., an affiliate of Enbridge Energy Partners, has withdrawn a regulatory application for its $2 billion Sandpiper pipeline which was planned to run from northwestern North Dakota through Minnesota to Lake Superior. In a press release Enbridge Energy Partners said it plans to defer implementation of the Sandpiper pipeline until such time when crude oil production in North Dakota area recovers from the current slump.

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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

Contractors

BD+C

AUGUST 29, 2016

The mirabilia of Dubai seem to get bigger and more fantastical with each passing year: massive skyscrapers, a Bugatti on every corner, and now this, a hotel with a 75,000-sf manmade outdoor rainforest. The rainforest will be located at the new $550 million Rosemont Hotel & Residences Dubai, designed by ZAS Architects, and will feature a beach, stream, and trees that spray mist to water the other plants.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

By Paul Levin, PSP In August 2015 while on a trip to Colorado, I ended up in the Boulder Community Hospital over concerns of labored breathing and other symptoms. During the course of that visit, the cardiologist on call came into my room, looked at my report and said: “This is a bad EKG!” To make a long story short, we obtained a copy of a recent EKG performed on my previous checkup that showed what looked to be an abnormal EKG represented a normal one for me.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 27, 2016

I am a civil engineer and want to learn auto cadd thoroughly. Which institute is best or how can proceed further… ?? Read More at I want to be.

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CAD Engineering 101

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 30, 2016

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated and IronPlanet today jointly announced that they have entered into an agreement under which Ritchie Bros. will acquire IronPlanet for approximately $758.5 million, subject to customary closing adjustments.

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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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BD+C

AUGUST 29, 2016

There’s a saying that owners of older houses know all too well: “When you buy a home, you also buy a hardware store.” That wisdom is increasingly lost on new homebuyers, whose expectations of their domicile reveal a stunning degree of ignorance when it comes to matters of basic home repair and maintenance.

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Housing 69

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

The NEW Small UAS Rule (Part 107) for commercial use of drones, including all pilot and operating rules, is in effect as of 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 29, 2016. According to the Associated Press reporting on an August 29 news conference, FAA officials forecast 600,000 commercial drone aircraft operating in the U.S. within the year (see story at bigstory.ap.org).

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Imposed load of a lift shaft machine and how lift hall of shear wall is designed. Read More at what is the imposed load of Lift shaft machine. The.

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